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Kindergarten : a teacher, her students, and a year of learning

Hailed by renowned educator Deborah Meier as "a rare and special pleasure to read," Kindergarten explores a year in the life of a kindergarten classroom through the eyes of the gifted veteran teacher and author Julie Diamond. In this lyrical, beautifully written first-person account, Diamond explains the logic behind the routines and rituals children need to thrive. As she guides us through all aspects of classroom life-the organization, curriculum, and relationships that create a unique class environment-we begin to understand what kindergarten can and should be: a culture that builds childre.

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